About the Azure-rumped Parrot
The azure-rumped parrot is a large bird endemic to Indonesia. It is found in Sulawesi and the Sangir Islands. It was previously conspecific with the blue-backed parrot, which is differentiated with its red iris and blue back versus the azure-rumped parrot's yellow iris and plain back. It is found in forests. Flocks are small and often active at night. Its main threats are habitat loss and trapping for the pet trade.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Tanygnathus sumatranus |
| Species Codes | azrpar9, ARPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Azure-rumped Parrot belong to?
The Azure-rumped Parrot (Tanygnathus sumatranus) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Azure-rumped Parrot?
The azure-rumped parrot is a large bird endemic to Indonesia. It is found in Sulawesi and the Sangir Islands. It was previously conspecific with the blue-backed parrot, which is differentiated with its red iris and blue back versus the azure-rumped parrot's yellow iris and plain back. It is found in...
Where can I report a Azure-rumped Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Azure-rumped Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code azrpar9, or on iNaturalist.
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